The allure of the open road, the freedom to explore, and the charm of a cosy home on wheels have made campervans increasingly popular among adventure seekers. The prospect of having your very own comfortable, mobile living space is undeniably tempting. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the key steps involved in converting these popular models and highlight the must-haves for your ultimate campervan adventure.
Choosing the Right Van for Conversion
Before embarking on your campervan conversion journey with us, it’s crucial to select the right base vehicle. Each of the models we offer are popular base vehicles:
Renault Trafic
Vauxhall Vivaro
Ford Transit
Custom VW Transporter
Each of these brand name vehicles brings its own set of advantages and considerations.
Brand new Renault Trafic campervan
Pros: Choose your van spec, colour, auto or manual gearbox, tailgate etc. Latest model with modern appearance, new cab interior, LED headlights and advanced safety features. Benefit from the 3 years manufacturer warranty. Slightly better suited to conversion than a Transit or Transporter due to the internal dimensions.
Cons: Higher upfront cost.
Brand new Ford Transit Custom campervan
Pros: Choose your van spec, colour, auto or manual gearbox, tailgate etc. Latest model with modern appearance, new cab interior, LED headlights and advanced safety features. Benefit from the 3 years manufacturer warranty.
Cons: Higher upfront cost than New Renault Trafics.
Used Renault Trafic/ Vauxhall Vivaro campervan
Pros: More affordable than a brand-new base van. Choose SWB or LWB. Slightly better suited to conversion than a Transit or Transporter due to the internal dimensions.
Cons: Potential for higher maintenance costs.
Converting your own supplied base van
Pros: You may already own a suitable van. Potential to lower overall cost.
Cons: No benefit of our vehicle warranty.
Each model has its unique characteristics, so choose the one that aligns with your preferences, budget, and intended use.
Key Steps in the Lomond Campers Campervan Conversion Journey
Fitting the pop top roof
One of the most important parts of our campervans is the pop-top roof- giving ample headroom by day and a large bed by night, these are a must-have in any campervan conversion.
Insulating and sound-deadening
To keep the noise down and the temperature up, we fit a combination of sound proofing and insulation to our conversions. Keeping them quiet to drive on the road and warm when parked up at night
Electrical systems
We fit OEM spec electrical systems to all of our campervans which offers integrated 240/12v power management and a user-friendly interface.
Cabinetry
We manufacture all of our cabinetry in-house on our CNC router, meaning we have perfected our designs and fitting into our vans. This also means we can offer limited modifications to our Customers, and of course you choose the finish.
Upholstery
You choose your bespoke upholstery and we craft it in our in-house upholstery workshop. From the material- Leather hide, Automotive vinyl or Fabric, the colour, the design and even the thread colour- this can easily be the focal point of your campervan!
Appliances
Using only the best appliances and hardware, we do not cut any corners when it comes to quality hardware.
Flooring
You choose from our large selection of big-brand, non-slip flooring.
Seating
For front seating you can choose to either have 2 single seats upfront or a standard single and double passenger seat. Our rock n’ roll bed is M1 test certified, has 2 seatbelts and even the option to add ISOFIX
Beds
No surprise- we use one of, if not the best rock n’ roll beds on the market- with roller bearing slides and gas strut assistance they are a dream to operate.
The bed in the pop top roof is super easy to use, with gas strut assistance it lifts up out of the way by day and drops back down when you are ready for a well-earned sleep.
Testing, sign-off & completion
The last step of your campervan conversion journey is testing and sign-off. All appliances- electrical, gas and water systems are tested and certified before your newly converted campervan is road tested and then fully valeted ready for collection!
On-to the Open Road
Choosing your very own campervan conversion is a rewarding endeavour that opens up a world of possibilities for travel and adventure. With Lomond Campers helping you carefully plan your campervan- from choosing the right base vehicle to choosing your interior finishes and incorporating essential features, you can create your very own comfortable and functional campervan.
Ready to take you wherever the road may lead!
